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Since 2004, Greg Pak has written over 600 individual comic books. He’s best known for his Hulk, Superman, and Darth Vader runs as well as his creator-owned books Mech Cadet Yu and Ronin Island.

Creator-Owned: Code Monkey Save World, The Citizen, Kingsway West, Lawful, Los Robos, Mech Cadet Yu, Phantom Limb Ghostpuncher, Rio Chino, Ronin Island, Vision Machine

Aspen: Dead Man’s Run

BOOM: Big Trouble in Little China/Escape from New York, Firefly, Lawful, Mech Cadet Yu, Ronin Island

Dark Horse: Dungeons & Dragons, Kingsway West, Stranger Things

DC Comics: Action Comics, Batman/Superman, City Boy, Duo, Teen Titans

Dynamite: Battlestar Galactica, Gaston, James Bond 007, John Wick, Lilo & Stitch, Supernatural, Turok

Marvel Comics: 1602: New World, Agents of Atlas, Alpha Flight, Amadeus Cho, Astonishing X-Men, Atlantis Attacks, Captain America, Darth Vader, Doctor Strange Season One, Hercules, Hulk, Iron Man, Magneto Testament, Marvel Nemesis, Red Skull Incarnate, Silver Surfer, Skaar, Star Wars, Storm, War Machine, Warbound, Warlock, Weapon H, Weapon X, X-Men: Phoenix Endsong & Warsong, X-Treme X-Men

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Oni: Cruel Kingdom

Valiant: Eternal Warrior

“Magneto Testament” named Favorite Collected Miniseries of 2009 by ComicList

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Comic Lists’s Geek Goggle Year Ender has given the Favorite Collected Miniseries of 2009 nod to “Magneto Testament,” written by Greg Pak. Here’s the blurb:

Normally I don’t purchase trades if I own the single issues but this series was too good to pass up on in the collected form and it included a ton of extras in it. The volume had extensive information about the Holocaust as well as some of the items used to research this story. If you did miss this mini series it’s probably better to pick up the collected edition because of all of the extras.

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More bloggers put “Incredible Hercules” on their Best of 2009 lists

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Shazhmmm:

Herc is better than all other superhero comics that came out in 2009, and frankly is about the only thing that gets me into the shop these days. It’s not just hilarious, but a smart integration of myth, archetypal heroic storytelling, and awesomely retarded superhero b***s***. All the epic godly grandeur, improbable science, and fantastic sound effects are grounded by one of the more believable relationships in comics, the friendship of Hercules and Amadeus Cho.

Section244:

MY FAVORITE ONGOING SERIES (SUPER HERO): Incredible Hercules by Greg Pak & Fred Van Lente.
There were a number of ongoing titles I followed this last decade which I would consider great comics (see below), but above them all I’ve chosen Incredible Hercules.

Aptitude Test:

Maybe the most fun superhero book in years. On the surface, a super-goofy adventure book staring Herc and teen sidekick/super-genius Amadeus Cho, full of giant fights and the best sound effects in comics. On closer inspection, it becomes a great exploration on the nature of heroics, and the relationship between superheroes and their older brother, ancient myth.

UPDATE: Add Jeff at Jim Hanley’s Universe to the list!

Folding in intricacies of greek myth, quantum mechanics, asides that do everything from brilliantly extrapolating the mechanisms of the afterlife to the best sound effects in comics (SUKKA-PUNCH!), rip-roaring action set pieces and complex yet accessible stories, this is the smartest comic on the stands while never loosing its goofiness.

Austin American Statesman names “Incredible Hercules” as one of 2009’s notables

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The Austin American Statesman has dubbed “Incredible Hercules,” “Captain America,” “Secret Six,” and “Detective Comics” as “four of the very best mainstream comics being published today.” Here’s the blurb about Herc:

“Hercules” is a perfect admixture of vintage mythology, sitcom humor, high adventure and punching.

Click here to read the whole thing.

The Buy Pile loves “Incredible Hercules” #139

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Comic Book Resources’ “Buy Pile” once again lauds “Incredible Hercules” with a rave for issue #139. Here’s an excerpt:

Between the action and the backstory there’s just enough going on for it to all meld together interestingly, thanks again to a well-balanced script from Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente with creative and engaging artwork from Rodney Buchemi, Reilly Brown and Guillem Mari. Some things worth noting: Zeus and Quicksilver sharing a very fun moment, Amadeus using other people to do his will (“What the hell, kid?”) and an “amazing” line from Peter Parker (“I prefer to think of myself as an irreverent commentator on the mundane foibles of everyday existence. Like a Thurber or Keillor! Except I do it while kicking people in the face!”) that are all gems that help this issue shine.

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YouOffendMeYouOffendMyFamily names “Magneto Testament” the best comic of 2009

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Anderson at YouOffendMeYouOffendMyFamily.com has dubbed “Magneto Testament,” written by Greg Pak, the best comic book of 2009. Here’s an excerpt from the review:

Pak wrote a humanistic tale full of authentic and dark experiences that shaped the Magneto that we know today. It’s an origin story, much like Frank Miller’s seminal Batman: Year One but takes it one step further in crafting a storyline that doesn’t deal with men in tights and super powers.

Click here to read the post.
Click here to buy the “Magneto Testament” collected hardcover from Amazon.com.

CBR interviews artist Paul Pelletier about “Incredible Hulk”

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Paul Pelletier becomes the new artist for “Incredible Hulk” starting with issue #606 and the start of the “Fall of the Hulks” storyline. Comic Book Resources has interviewed Pelletier about the Hulk and working with writer Greg Pak. Here’s an excerpt:

The main cast of Hulk lately has been Skaar and Bruce Banner in his non-Gamma irradiated form. What have you gotten out of drawing each character?
Well, just the disparity between the two characters is fun. You’ve got Banner, who’s spindly and a little wimpy, while Skaar is this big barbarian-type character. With the two characters, it’s fun to see them work together. Growing up, one of my favorite comic books was “Power Man & Iron Fist.” You put the two of them together and it’s fun to see the types play off each other. That’s what it’s like with Skaar and Banner.

Click here to read the whole thing — and view more gorgeous preview art!

TeenReads.com gives “War Machine: Iron Heart” the thumbs up

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TeenReads.com likes “War Machine: Iron Heart,” written by Greg Pak with art by Leonardo Manco. Here’s an excerpt:

While the terms of the Middle Eastern occupation in this story differ from the real world, Pak subtly compares his fictional tale with the real conflict by showing ulterior motives and dubious intentions involved with both clashes.
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A techno-thriller blurred with spy agencies, Greek mythology and questionable wars, “War Machine: Iron Heart” stands as a truly unique tale of power and corruption.

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Marvel announces “Hercules: Fall of an Avenger” #1

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Marvel has released the cover image and solicitation for the Hercules book for March 2010 — “Hercules: Fall of an Avenger” #1. The next era for “Incredible Hercules” begins here, so ask your local comic shop to pre-order your copy today! Here’s the blurb:

When the most beloved Olympian of all time falls, who will mourn him? Acclaimed INCREDIBLE HULK artist Ariel Olivetti joins writers Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente for a two-part mini-epic that marks the end of an era and the beginning of something utterly unexpected for Hercules, the Lion of Olympus. Bring your hankies — and your golden adamantine maces — as an all-star cast including Thor, Namor, Namora, Snowbird, Alflyse, Bruce Banner, and of course, Amadeus Cho send off the Son of Zeus with shocking tales, smash-tastic action, bawdy tomfoolery, and heart-rending drama that will change the course of Marvel’s marvelous mythological milieu… forever! Plus: There are some missions that require a woman’s touch- so the rest of the Agents of Atlas hang back and let Venus and Namora go out and show their stuff!

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